Thomas Collopy (Calgary)

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Oil & gas update: AER hints at more changes

By Thomas Collopy (Calgary), Tom Savery (Calgary) and Colleen Abel (Calgary) on October 3, 2018 Posted in Antitrust, competition and regulatory, Energy

In recent years the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has been making changes to its liability management system. In early August, the AER hinted more changes are on the way. In a news release, Jim Ellis, the regulator’s CEO, explains that a gap has been clearly identified in the current liability management system, and that the … Continue reading

Holding an oil and gas licence: a privilege, not a right

By Thomas Collopy (Calgary) and Colleen Abel (Calgary) on June 21, 2018 Posted in Energy, M&A

Say you are about to buy, sell, or invest in an Alberta oil and gas company. You are conducting your due diligence, negotiating the transaction documents, pursuing any necessary approvals and are looking forward to closing. Before you can proceed, get ready to add another item to your closing checklist. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has … Continue reading